Balancing cybersecurity with convenience and progress
Changing approaches to cybersecurity have led to slow but steady progress in defense and protection. Still, competing interests create a growing challenge for cybersecurity …
Current ransomware defensive efforts are not working
Despite some positive developments, the impact of ransomware attacks remains high, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22% of ransomware events for North …
Despite rising insider risk costs, budgets are being wasted in the wrong places
The cost of an insider risk is the highest it’s ever been, as organizations spend more time than ever trying to contain insider incidents, according to DTEX Systems. The …
Ransomware cyber insurance claims up by 27%
Overall cyber insurance claims frequency increased by 12% in the first half of 2023, according to Coalition. Increase in ransomware claims frequency Coalition found that both …
Code alterations more prevalent in Android apps than iOS
57% of all monitored apps are under attack, with gaming (63%) and FinServ (62%) apps facing the highest risk, according to Digital.ai. The study found no correlation between …
IT pros told to accept burnout as normal part of their job
The vast majority of IT security professionals admit stress has led them and peers to make errors that have caused data breaches, according to Devo Technology. Recent …
SMEs overestimate their cybersecurity preparedness
57% of SMEs have fallen victim to at least one cybersecurity breach, among whom 31% reported that their business experienced a breach within the past 12 months alone, …
Regulatory pressure complicates cybersecurity for industrial equipment manufacturers
50% of companies lack a dedicated security function for control systems and devices within their organizational structure, according to Cybellum. Security incidents involving …
Hidden dangers loom for subsea cables, the invisible infrastructure of the internet
More than 97% of the world’s internet traffic passes through subsea cables at some point, according to ENISA. Subsea cables are a vital component of the global internet …
Building GenAI competence for business growth
To embark on the GenAI technology adoption journey for business success, organizations require foundational activities related to GenAI investment, guidance in prioritizing …
Rising OT/ICS cybersecurity incidents reveal alarming trend
60% of cyberattacks against the industrial sector are led by state-affiliated actors and often unintentionally enabled by internal personnel (about 33% of the time), according …
Security concerns and outages elevate observability from IT niche to business essential
Enterprises that leverage observability increase operational efficiency and grow revenue, according to SolarWinds. The report explores how enterprises can act proactively to …